Bam Bam Bigelow dies at 45!!

[ralphbxny]

<div class="content-top a1"><h1>Bam Bam Bigelow passes away</h1><div class="date">Written: January 20, 2007</div></div><div id="content-leftColumn"><p>WWE.com has learned that former WWE Superstar Scott &quot;Bam Bam&quot; Bigelow has passed away in Florida.</p><p>Kevin Doll,&nbsp;the Public Information Director&nbsp;for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office&nbsp;confirmed that Bigelow was found dead early this morning in&nbsp;his home in Hudson, Fla.</p><p>&quot;We can confirm that Scott Bigelow was found in his home this morning. At this time the cause of death is unknown,&quot; Doll told WWE.com.</p><p>Doll also confirmed that the Pasco-Pinellas Counties medical examiner has taken the body and an autopsy will be performed.</p><p>Bigelow, 45, worked for WWE, <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/shows/ecw/">ECW</a> and WCW extensively throughout his 20-year sports-entertainment career. A former ECW Champion, ECW Television Champion&nbsp;and WCW Tag Team Champion, he is perhaps best known for his rivalry with Lawrence Taylor that culminated in the main event of <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/inside/news/wmtix">WrestleMania</a> XI in 1995. </p><p>Stay tuned to WWE.com as more on Bigelow's passing becomes available. </p></div>

[BoondockSaint]

<p>Ugh.&nbsp; Another wrestler dies young.&nbsp; It's so sad about these guys.</p><p>R.I.P.&nbsp; Beast from the East.</p>

[foodcourtdruide]

Wow. That's really sad news. I'll always remember his great matches in ECW.

[Don Stugots]

holy shit what a shame.&nbsp; one of the best big men in the sport ever.&nbsp; inspired me to a few times at the House of Hardcore with TAZ screaming at him and telling him that he sucked.&nbsp;

[Dougie Brootal]

<p><img src="http://www.catchclub.com/catch/Images/BBB/11.jpg" border="0" width="385" height="380" /></p><p><font size="7">R.I.P.</font></p><p><font size="1">bam bam was the shit. that sucks.</font></p>

[Judge Smails]

<p>My wife's grandmother swears up and down that she's related to him.&nbsp; He was her nephew, or something.&nbsp; I guess it's possible.&nbsp; Her maiden name is Bigelow and he is from New Jersey.&nbsp; I guess that makes my wife a relative also, thereby making me a relation through marriage.&nbsp; </p><p>That being said, if you'd like to send any condolences or tokens of your appreciation for his career I will gladly accept them on behalf of the Bigelow family.</p>

[burrben]

truly sad. i just made a &quot;beast from the east&quot; reference last week

[Earlshog]

<p>no more greetings from Asbury park... RIP Bam Bam</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>didn't he get burned really bad in fire a few years ago.. </p>

[terry1979]

<strong>Earlshog</strong> wrote:<br /><p>no more greetings from Asbury park... RIP Bam Bam</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>didn't he get burned really bad in fire a few years ago.. </p><p>THAT WAS RICHARD PRIOR</p>

[Death Metal Moe]

<p>Can't say I've thought much about Bam Bam in the last decade but that's fucking gay that he died.</p><p>He was always a cool wrestler and even did some crossover acting.</p>

[Chuck]

Yes, I believe he was saving some children from a fire.&nbsp; Bam Bam was a hero and a legend.

[OralForTheChef]

RIP Bam Bam

[yomudder21]

<font size="2">Did he die of third degree burns?</font>

[sailor]

<strong>terry1979</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Earlshog</strong> wrote:<br /><p>no more greetings from Asbury park... RIP Bam Bam</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>didn't he get burned really bad in fire a few years ago.. </p><p>THAT WAS RICHARD PRIOR</p><p>&nbsp;<font size="2">you're thinking of james hetfield.<br /></font></p>

[ralphbxny]

Bam bam was the started the big man who jumped from the top rope and moved. Him and Taker were a new wave!

[Earlshog]

<strong>Chuck</strong> wrote:<br />Yes, I believe he was saving some children from a fire.&nbsp; <strong>Bam Bam was a hero</strong> and a legend. <p>he returned a cell phone?</p>

[reillyluck]

only 45?&nbsp; wow.....RIP!

[JustJon]

<strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br /><h1>Bam Bam Bigelow passes away</h1>* class=&quot;date&quot;&gt;Written: January 20, 2007 <p>Did you bring us this article from the future?</p>

[Earlshog]

<strong>JustJon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br /><h1>Bam Bam Bigelow passes away</h1>* class=&quot;date&quot;&gt;Written: January 20, 2007 <p>Did you bring us this article from the future?</p><p>quick someone warn him... don't go to sleep</p>

[spadanko]

damn.. pour a little out

[riverofpiss]

Bam Bam was one of my favourites, that's too bad.

[reillyluck]

<strong>JustJon</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br /><h1>Bam Bam Bigelow passes away</h1>* class=&quot;date&quot;&gt;Written: January 20, 2007 <p>Did you bring us this article from the future?</p><p>are tomorrow's&nbsp;lottery numbers anywhere lying around?</p>

[TheMojoPin]

He was always my favorite to pick in that 1st WWF game for the NES back in the day.&nbsp; He had that funky cartwheel move that cracked me up as a kid.&nbsp; Honestly, I figured he was at least 35 then, so I'm a little suprised to find out he was only 45 when he died.

[dereckfishboy]

WAY NOT COOL!!! What the fuck?! Why Bam Bam!!?!?!

[cougarjake13]

<p>i cant believe he was only 45</p><p>i just saw him a few weeks ago at&nbsp; a lowe's and now he's dead, fucking crazy man </p>

[lleeder]

<font size="3">That sucks I can't believe he was only 45, I thought he was old when he fought LT. Great wrestler back in the day, he made it cool to be flaming way before anyone else.</font>

[Team_Ramrod]

<p>1) We can be sure this is the first 'non-steroid' related death in some time...probably since Crash Holly.</p><p>2) He was the baddest Mama Jama in his day. The only fight (not fixed) I can remember him losing was to this guy...</p><p><img src="http://ca.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9FJqiTGR7FFdQEBID32FAx./SIG=11u2fm95q/EXP=1169332550/**http%3A//films.8m.net/images/MajorPayne1.jpg" border="0" width="444" height="236" /></p>

[Team_Ramrod]

<strong>lleeder</strong> wrote:<br /><font size="3">That sucks I can't believe he was only 45, I thought he was old when he fought LT. Great wrestler back in the day, <font color="#000000" style="background-color: #ffff99">he made it cool to be flaming way before anyone else.</font></font> <p>Are you sure Elton John or George Micheal didn't do it first?</p>

[Kevin]

<p>That is fucked up RIP Bam Bam!</p>

[meltedhelmet]

I remeber meeting him in a sporting goods store when i was younger. He was buying a shit load of fishing stuff. he was a nice guy. He was always around Asbury Park and did alot of charity stuff in the area

[CofyCrakCocaine]

<p>I loved Bam Bam... I had checked up to see if he was still alive the other day. Fucking shitty.</p>

[NortonRules]

I love(d) Bam Bam.&nbsp; It's a shame.&nbsp;

[epo]

<strong>ralphbxny</strong> wrote:<br />* class=&quot;content-top a1&quot;&gt; <h1>Bam Bam Bigelow passes away</h1>* class=&quot;date&quot;&gt;Written: January 20, 2007 * id=&quot;content-leftColumn&quot;&gt; <p>WWE.com has learned that former WWE Superstar Scott &quot;Bam Bam&quot; Bigelow has passed away in Florida.</p><p>Kevin Doll,&nbsp;the Public Information Director&nbsp;for the Pasco County Sheriff's Office&nbsp;confirmed that Bigelow was found dead early this morning in&nbsp;his home in Hudson, Fla.</p><p>&quot;We can confirm that Scott Bigelow was found in his home this morning. At this time the cause of death is unknown,&quot; Doll told WWE.com.</p><p>Doll also confirmed that the Pasco-Pinellas Counties medical examiner has taken the body and an autopsy will be performed.</p><p>Bigelow, 45, worked for WWE, <a href="http://www.ronfez.net/shows/ecw/">ECW</a> and WCW extensively throughout his 20-year sports-entertainment career. A former ECW Champion, ECW Television Champion&nbsp;and WCW Tag Team Champion, <font style="background-color: #ffff00">he is perhaps best known for his rivalry with Lawrence Taylor that culminated in the main event of </font><a href="http://www.ronfez.net/inside/news/wmtix"><font style="background-color: #ffff00">WrestleMania</font></a><font style="background-color: #ffff00"> XI in 1995.</font> </p><p>Stay tuned to WWE.com as more on Bigelow's passing becomes available. </p><p>Even in death the WWE brings that job up.&nbsp; Fucking Vince.</p>

[lintpit]

<img src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby6CdaLFFJTwAlpCjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN 0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=120ifmo2h/EXP=1169340957/**http%3A//www.doghouseboxing.com/Media/bell.jpg" border="0" width="215" height="169" />Toll the bell slowly .I'll miss you BamBam.

[BrownTown]

<p>I haven't thought about this guy in years, yet I'm all sad right now. Shane Douglas better watch out, he's the only one left now. I'm going to go watch the Bam Bam Shoot video now.&nbsp;</p><p>R.I.P. &amp; Greetings From Asbury Park (even though I heard you were really from Brick).</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[samnyc]

I think Bigelow was the BEST big man of all time. I remember his tag matches with Vader in NJPW and his great run in ECW.&nbsp; I was in Florida for Hardcore Heaven 97 when he threw Spike into my section.&nbsp; I was at Queens when he beat Shane for the belt.&nbsp; In his Buffalo match he established RVD as a main event superstar by selling for him again and again.&nbsp; Seeya !!

[K.C.]

<strong>samnyc</strong> wrote:<br />I think Bigelow was the BEST big man of all time. I remember his tag matches with Vader in NJPW and his great run in ECW.&nbsp; I was in Florida for Hardcore Heaven 97 when he threw Spike into my section.&nbsp; I was at Queens when he beat Shane for the belt.&nbsp; In his Buffalo match he established RVD as a main event superstar by selling for him again and again.&nbsp; Seeya !! <p>It depends on how you define 'big man.' Is Samoa Joe consider one, because he would own Bam Bam in terms of skill. </p><p>Vader,&nbsp;Undertaker, and Mick Foley also deserve a nod in that too. </p><p>Bam Bam was fucking phenominal, though. The guy never got his due. Because WWE controls everything about the business now, he'll be remembered as a mid-carder who wrestled Doink and Dink at WM 10 and Lawerence Taylor at WM 11. </p><p>But his work in ECW was great...he's really one of the underappreciated guys who made the promotion. </p>

[lleeder]

<font size="3">Tazz is doing a tribute right now, check it out</font>

[who6489]

<p><font size="2">Ah, that sucks.</font><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/annoyed.gif" border="0" /><font size="2"> I always liked Bam-Bam.</font></p><p>R.I.P. Big Man&nbsp;</p>

[Doctor Z]

<p>I loved Bam Bam, but seriously... is anyone surprised?&nbsp; Unfortunately, it's a rarity when a wrestler DOESN'T die young.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My bet is Scott Hall next.</p>

[asayresk]

<strong>Doctor_Z</strong> wrote:<br /><p>I loved Bam Bam, but seriously... is anyone surprised?&nbsp; Unfortunately, it's a rarity when a wrestler DOESN'T die young.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My bet is Scott Hall next.</p><p>Sad but true, R.I.P. Bam Bam Biglow</p>

[Dougie Brootal]

<strong>dereckfishboy</strong> wrote:<br />WAY NOT COOL!!! What the fuck?! Why Bam Bam!!?!?! <p>yeah, why couldnt it have been busybeeman instead?</p>

[Hosp]

<p>I know at the time of the Hardcore Homecoming show, Shane Douglas said that he was having trouble tracking him down, and that all ties including the sandwich shop he opened were gone.&nbsp; Then I think there was a story from last year where he had some kind of motorcycle accident and was in the hospital, where he was either served or was found by a bail bondsman.</p><p>&nbsp;I understand the life these guys chose and the sacrafices they have to make, but it's just sad that ALL of my childhood heroes are dieing before their time.</p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>K.C.</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>samnyc</strong> wrote:<br />I think Bigelow was the BEST big man of all time. I remember his tag matches with Vader in NJPW and his great run in ECW. I was in Florida for Hardcore Heaven 97 when he threw Spike into my section. I was at Queens when he beat Shane for the belt. In his Buffalo match he established RVD as a main event superstar by selling for him again and again. Seeya !! <p>It depends on how you define 'big man.' Is Samoa Joe consider one, because he would own Bam Bam in terms of skill. </p><p>Vader, Undertaker, and Mick Foley also deserve a nod in that too. </p><p>Bam Bam was fucking phenominal, though. The guy never got his due. Because WWE controls everything about the business now, he'll be remembered as a mid-carder who wrestled Doink and Dink at WM 10 and Lawerence Taylor at WM 11. </p><p>But his work in ECW was great...he's really one of the underappreciated guys who made the promotion. </p><p>&nbsp;Samoa Joe will surpass all big men in the business save for Andre and the Undertaker.&nbsp; At the time that Bam Bam came up Vader, Undertaker and Foley were not around.&nbsp; SS #1 BBB was left in the ring with Andre, One Man Gang and I forget who the third man was (Big Boss Man [dead] or King King Bundy) but he took such a beating and then came back to take out two of them before the Giant took him out.&nbsp; That was his lunch to the main event for me.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His work in ECW was his best.&nbsp; ECW pushed him like he needed to be pushed.&nbsp; I dont mean in the ring, i mean pushed him, the man. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is a shame that so many of these guys are dead at a young age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Crippler]

<p>Here we are again...and it's always so sad.&nbsp; Bam Bam was a guy you never really heard a lot about, seemed to be one of the good guys, from a non-insider's point of view.&nbsp; </p><p>He will be missed, especially from the standpoint that all the big men they seem to find these days have zero agility.&nbsp; But mostly as a decent human being who entertained us.</p><p>R.I.P., Beast!</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Crippler on 1-20-07 @ 3:40 PM</span>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>douggrasso</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>dereckfishboy</strong> wrote:<br />WAY NOT COOL!!! What the fuck?! Why Bam Bam!!?!?! <p>yeah, why couldnt it have been busybeeman instead?</p><p>&nbsp;or hulk hogan.</p>

[Hosp]

So can we put out the Triple Threat curse?&nbsp; And if so someone better call Shane Douglas.

[Tenbatsuzen]

<strong>Hosp</strong> wrote:<br />So can we put out the Triple Threat curse? And if so someone better call Shane Douglas.<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Are you kidding me?&nbsp; During his funeral, Douglas' fucking corpse would pop out of the coffin and cut a promo on the grim reaper on how he got screwed over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[asayresk]

<strong>Tenbatsuzen</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Hosp</strong> wrote:<br />So can we put out the Triple Threat curse? And if so someone better call Shane Douglas. <p>&nbsp;</p><p>Are you kidding me?&nbsp; During his funeral, Douglas' fucking corpse would pop out of the coffin and cut a promo on the grim reaper on how he got screwed over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>No one cuts a shoot promo better than Shane Douglas. If there is a triple threat curse does Lance Storm count?</p>

[asayresk]

I think we should start a dead wrestler thread.

[cougarjake13]

<strong>asayresk</strong> wrote:<br />I think we should start a dead wrestler thread. <p>it'll be a busy as the you're fired thread</p>

[ralphbxny]

They gave Bam bam a couple seconds on Raw tonight. Nice move Vinny Mac...for once!